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Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Boat ride was so relaxing!

Reviewed by: Mary

The tour was so nice and relaxing! Skipper and the rest of the staff was amazing. The waterfall at the end was breathtaking!The walk in to the fall was 10-15mins and along the path are different plants natives to Hawaii. Would definitely do again! Mahalo.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/19
Activity Date: 2022/06/17

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Becky

Very friendly staff. Relaxing boat ride with great entertainment. I would highly recommend it.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/16
Activity Date: 2022/06/14

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Nice Relaxing Adventure

Reviewed by: Tim

The Fern Grotto cruise was nice and relaxing, plus the description of sites along way was interesting. we had a couple in our group that was actually married in the Grotto back in the day. Kewl!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/13
Activity Date: 2022/05/20

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Not worth it if you have to get transportation there…

Reviewed by: Nicole & Thomas

The tour was nothing to write home about. The captain had corny jokes; from the boat, you couldn’t see anything but the hau trees that lined the river; once you get to the grotto, it’s a pretty view but you’re 50-100yards from the cave entrance. The family sang but with all the people there, you could barely hear.

The taxi ride from Poipu was $70 each way. Add that to the cost of 2 tickets($60), this tour was not worth $200. Had we been located closer to the harbor, we might have been able to justify the cost.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/12
Activity Date: 2022/06/10

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Cultural Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Awesome evening full of history and talent!! A lovely show

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/10
Activity Date: 2022/06/10

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Cindy

The experience was okay, and easy for most. The river cruise was relaxing and walk to the Grotto was not strenuous. However, the Fern Grotto was disappointing. It did not look like a "grotto" at all. The musical entertainment was okay but nothing to rave about. Something to do for seniors and children; otherwise, the tour is nothing to be excited about.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/06/05
Activity Date: 2022/05/09

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Best dinner and show ever!

Reviewed by: Moss couple

Food was absolutely delicious both the main courses and the desert not to mention the endless alcoholic beverages and regular drinks host were more than friendly and helpful they were great best time we have had in forever beautiful park very informative and entertaining from the pig pit to the 30 acres of sanctuary tram ride thank you Smith family for the great time I definitely recommend this activity if you visit Kauai !!!!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/05
Activity Date: 2022/06/03

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Fun Experience!

Reviewed by: Kara

Fun and informational! Like watching a play! Cannot recommend it enough.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/22
Activity Date: 2022/05/20

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great experience

Reviewed by: Grace

Absolutely beautiful cruise, nice easy walk to grotto. The crew was fantastic, great music and history told throughout the cruise. My elderly mother really enjoyed the cruise.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/05/05
Activity Date: 2022/05/03

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Beautiful grotto with fun entertainment while on the river

Reviewed by: OneHauteMom

This was a fun shorter excursion with a relaxing boat ride to the grotto and live entertainment onboard. A cute experience.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/03
Activity Date: 2022/03/30

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Family oriented and extremely accommodating to dietary needs

Reviewed by: Mama Bear

The manager - Kamika - was the host for the evening and his hospitality was phenomenal. The whole evening was incredibly well thought out and organized. It was very family oriented. I eat a fully plant-based diet and he personally came to our table to inform me of the amazingly unexpected meal accommodations they made JUST for me. The experience was incredible.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/01
Activity Date: 2022/04/04

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Great family activity

Reviewed by: Hannah

Perfect length to keep young kids entertained, fun captain stories and singing.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/29
Activity Date: 2022/04/25

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

We were here 50 yrs ago on our honeymoon. Not the same but it was still beautiful. Thank you

Reviewed by: OBrien’s

Nice boat ride to the Fern Grotto. Driver & dancers were awesome. The singers were exceptional. They sang the Hawaiian wedding song just like they did for us 50yrs ago on our honeymoon. We weren’t able to go inside as before. But it was still magical all the same. Thank you. Carl & Terri OBrien

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/04/28
Activity Date: 2022/04/26

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Happy family!

Reviewed by: Hannah

This was our first luau ever and it was nothing short of amazing. We did get there late (with toddlers) so we missed the pig roast and the vendors. Open bar and food good. Show and music wonderful.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/25
Activity Date: 2022/04/22

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Best Luau show deal around!

Reviewed by: JoseP

We have been to luaus on all four major Hawaiian islands and they are expensive. Traveling with a party of six can be quite expensive. Being able to just purchase tickets for a luau show was very inexpensive and the value was fantastic. Great show we actual stadium style seating. And for the price, this is the best luau show on any of the islands. A short “train” ride from the entrance was also included in the price, which was only $20 per person when we went. Great value!

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/04/23
Activity Date: 2022/03/30

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Better than any other luau we’ve been too!

Reviewed by: Sabra

This was such a good luau! My teens are still ranting and raving over how much better this one was than the others we’ve been too. They really loved all different stories alongside all the different dances. Even our friends kids 5 years and below loved it! The wall in was long- but they offer a tram for anyone who needs it so that’s awesome. I love how the pathway was lit with tiki torches to get you in the mood. This is a show, not really an engaging show where they invite you to the stage so that’s nice to not be put on the spot. I wish they offered booze and drinks for the show but we just did the show portion so maybe it was included in the food part. My 2 year old fell asleep for the show, so maybe if they offered an earlier show like 7pm she would’ve been awake and I would’ve preferred that. Thank you for a great show!

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/17
Activity Date: 2022/04/15

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Awesome First Experience Luau

Reviewed by: Justin Sousa

I absolutely had no idea what to expect but it was one of the best entertainment venues I’ve ever experienced. The Smith luau family atmosphere was great my family had a great time food was good drinks were good I would totally do it again!

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/16
Activity Date: 2022/04/14

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Rush to get an edge seat!

Reviewed by: Familywithkids

The grotto was beautiful, the dancing and singing was great. The overhead boat speakers were really hard to hear- we couldn't make out the stories they were telling well. If you get stuck in the middle, you can't see anything. Overall, it's not something I'd do more than once.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/04/16
Activity Date: 2022/04/14

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Smith’s river cruise

Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer

Once again the Smith family didn’t disappoint us with this river cruise. Telling us a little bit about the Smith family and the 5 generations who have worked there. Told us about the plant life on the island. We were treated to a Hawaiian song at the end of our short hike. My 81 year old father had no problems walking this short walk. On the way back to the dock we were given hula lessons and told what each hand gesture meant. Then we all did the luau while the song was being sung. It was awesome!

When we arrived to the island I thought I booked the cruise on the Wednesday but it was on Tuesday. I was called because we weren’t there and told it was no problem and that they would be rescheduled for the Wednesday.

Wonderful experience! I HIGHLY recommend is cruise!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/22
Activity Date: 2022/03/15

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Luau

Reviewed by: Beverly Kramer

Everything about our evening was perfect. From the beautiful gardens, show, and dinner. When we visit Kauai again we will definitely be going back to see Smith’s luau. We had more enough to eat and were encouraged to go back for seconds. The open bar was great! The Smith family are so friendly and welcoming ❤️

  • Luau begins

  • Hawaiian music while we ate our dinner

  • Salad before dinner

  • I had to get a little of everything

  • Taking the pig out of the ground and learning about the Hawaiian culture.

  • Beautiful gardens

  • Beautiful gardens

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/22
Activity Date: 2022/03/16

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Nice Family Show

Reviewed by: Tiffany

Very nice show. The guy that did the fire portion did an excellent job. Please add more of this to your show!

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Packages: Show Only Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/18
Activity Date: 2022/03/16

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Louis

Wonderful and beautiful experience. We had a great time. Friendly and informative staff.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/17
Activity Date: 2022/03/15

Smith's Family Garden Luau - Polynesian & Fire Show, Dinner and Open Bar

Hula good time !!!!

Reviewed by: Norman Minor

We had a fantastic time at the luau. It was my wife and I on an anniversary trip and a Luau was a must. I am confident I picked the best one with the Smith's. Entertainment quality was awesome, food was as well. Staff was super friendly and the gardens were immaculate. You won't be disappointed.

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Packages: Tropical Paradise Garden Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/16
Activity Date: 2022/03/09

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Awesome beyond words!

Reviewed by: Tiffany

We could not have imagined how beautiful the scenery would be. The singing and dancing was an added bonus. The Smith family really did an amazing job providing a fun filled adventure.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/16
Activity Date: 2022/03/14

Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation - Polynesian Dinner Show & Fire Knife Dance

Kids love feeding the pigs

Reviewed by: Vjg

This is our second time to this luau and although it has not changed much it was still a memorable event. There were 10 of us, 6 adults and 4 children. The kids loved taking the train and feeding the pigs tortilla wraps. This is a highlight for them. The meal is on time, well organized, efficient and the staff do an amazing job of keeping it all running smoothly. The food is not inspired nor unique in any way. The pork is very tasty though and I thought the chicken thighs were well prepared. The desserts need a revamp as jiggly squares and pineapple cake and tiny tarts of nondescript filling are not worth the big bucks.
The show is well preformed and really another job well done.
Everyone loves a guy throwing fire up in the air.

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Packages: Hawaiian Package: Standard Seating
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/13
Activity Date: 2022/03/10

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Entertaining and Informative

Reviewed by: Chris Matishak

We enjoyed the Wailua river boat cruise. It was very efficiently run. The entertainment was delightful; entertaining and informative. Enjoyed the walk to the fern grotto and the history there. Loved the scenery.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/01
Activity Date: 2022/02/25

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Friendly staff.

Reviewed by: Annalisa

The staff was very friendly and they try really hard to be sure you have fun even if the cruise itself can be a little bit boring.
I didn’t appreciate that they don’t say anything to people who don’t wear a mask even if it’s still mandatory. That part was really annoying.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/02/23
Activity Date: 2022/02/21

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

A lovely, peaceful boat trip along a beautiful river

Reviewed by: Ginger from Kansas

The Smith's Wailua River Cruise was very good. The open windows were fantastic for taking pictures. We cruised at a relaxing speed. It was fun to watch the people in Kayaks and on paddle boards along the way. There is a roof on the boat so it's very shady & the padded bench seats are comfortable. We were entertained with interesting history about the river and area.
It was easy to get in & out of the boat. The Fern Grotto was a very lush & beautiful area. There were no mosquitoes or flying insects when we were there between 11 A. M & 12:30 P. M.
At the Grotto & on the boat, we were entertained with singing and dancing. It was a very enjoyable time for all.

  • A view from the boat

  • Part of the Fern Grotto

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/13
Activity Date: 2022/02/11

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Good Trip!

Reviewed by: Debbie

This was a good trip. The boat was clean and well-kept-up, and everyone was very friendly. Fern Grotto is pretty, and the local entertainment makes the event fun. It's a relaxing, quiet trip and a good way to see some of the beauty of Kauai.

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/06
Activity Date: 2022/02/04

Smith's Kauai Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto with Live Entertainment

Always my favorite!

Reviewed by: Sonja Newton

Every time I come to Kauai, I do this River Cruise and it never gets old. It is entertaining, educational, beautiful and just plain fun for all ages. I especially appreciate that the staff and crew always seen to be enjoying themselves as well!

  • Fun for everyone, including my daughter and her husband who recently moved to the island and hadn't had a chance to experience it this way!

  • Fun for everyone including my 90 year old father. Thank you for making him feel special!

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Packages: River Cruise Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/01/31
Activity Date: 2022/01/06
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